Health & Sports channelhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/Health & Sports channel's most recent posts.en-usDiet Pills Scam Allegations: The Case Of UberVitahttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/diet-pills-scam-allegations-the-case-of-ubervita.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/diet-pills-scam-allegations-the-case-of-ubervita.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Updated: Ubervita responded to our e-mail queries. We have updated the article below to reflect this. We have already reached out to Amazon for an official clarification of their reviewing policies, and forwarded supplemental questions to Ubervita. This article will be updated with their responses.<br /><br />Last night an anonymous user on the popular image-sharing website <span class="s2">imgur.com</span> posted a lengthy post ...</span></p>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500Unhealthy Chemicals In Low-Fat Foodhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/unhealthy-chemicals-in-low-fat-food.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/unhealthy-chemicals-in-low-fat-food.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A new study in <i>Nature </i>gives yet another reason why you should wonder whether those "healthy" low-fat products you've been eating are actually any good for you</span><span >. A study </span>published online<span > last week, authored by seven scientists, found that commonly used chemicals, including emulsifiers carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, could cause serious health problems by affecting the gut bacteria of m...</span></p>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500Top 5 Vegan Protein Sources For Smoothieshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/top-5-vegan-protein-sources-for-smoothies.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/top-5-vegan-protein-sources-for-smoothies.html<p>Whether you are hoping to improve your muscular strength, boost post-workout recovery, or maintain weight, a protein-rich smoothie can help you achieve your goals.</p><p>Smoothies can be an easy nutrient-dense meal or snack, especially when made at home. Unfortunately, many pre-made options are very high in calories and sugar, and not as high in nutrient-dense ingredients like dark, leafy greens. My i...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Foods That Boost Sex Drive: BFFhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/foods-that-boost-sex-drive-bff.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/foods-that-boost-sex-drive-bff.html<span>We're about to tell you a fun way to upgrade your sex drive. It's called eating, and these are five foods that are sure to add a little boost to your sex life.&nbsp;</span><h3>Dark Chocolate</h3><div>A classic treat loved by all, dark chocolate is here to get you in the mood. This delicious snack is chock full of antioxidants, which have been linked to reducing the risk of cervical cancer in women, and, enhancing sexual...</div>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500NFL Combine Preparation http://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/nfl-combine-preparation.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/nfl-combine-preparation.html<p><em>There were some big winners at the NFL Scouting Combine this past weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and one of them was former Louisiana State University offensive lineman La'el Collins. The 6'4", 305-pound prospect displayed exceptional speed and agility on top of what many described as his "nasty" on-field&nbsp;temperament, all of which has&nbsp;launched him into the top 20 on many experts' ...</em></p>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Effective Fitness Programminghttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/effective-fitness-programming.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/effective-fitness-programming.htmlI remember those bygone days before I knew anything about fitness&hellip; it was called &ldquo;college.&rdquo; <br /><br />Just looking back on what I did as a freshman makes me shake my head in disgust. I mean, four kinds of curls? Using machines for almost every exercise? Going to failure with <em>everything</em>? <br /><br />Guys, please don&rsquo;t make the same mistakes I did -- you&rsquo;ll waste your time, frustrate yourself, and develop crappy movem...Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Lifting For Lifehttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/lifting-for-life.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/lifting-for-life.htmlWhat&rsquo;s your plan for this weekend? How about the week after that? Next year? Next decade? Next few decades? <br /><br />Do you even lift? Are you thinking about lifting? What are your goals associated with lifting? <br /><br />That&rsquo;s a lot of questions to start things off. I know most guys think about lifting weights in terms of being buff, strong, getting chicks or being &ldquo;alpha&rdquo; . But being an ass-kicking senior citi...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Big Bicep Exerciseshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/arm-exercises.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/arm-exercises.htmlIt's no secret that big arms are a great thing to have, and these three exercises are all you need to get your guns sculpted in no time. We teamed up with Oz Ben-Eli at Core Excellence Gym in Montreal to bring you this game-changing workout.&nbsp;<br /><br />First up, we have the suspended bicep curl. What you'll need here is a TRX suspension trainer -- and the desire to have bigger biceps. Place yourself at a ...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500NFL Combine Traininghttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/is-the-nfl-combine-still-relevant.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/is-the-nfl-combine-still-relevant.html<p>The NFL Scouting Combine is well underway and players are being measured and evaluated for speed, strength and agility. The 40-yard dash, broad jump, vertical jump, bench press challenge and cone drills are all set up to test the ability of the 300-plus prospects that want to either break into the league or improve their draft position.<span >&nbsp;</span></p><p>And sure, these events will give NFL scouts, coaches and g...</p>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Anatomical Bicep Traininghttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/anatomical-bicep-training.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/anatomical-bicep-training.html<p>There&rsquo;s more to biceps than just doing curls. The goal is to apply functional knowledge to your training routine.<br /><br /><span >Anatomy</span></p><p>There are two heads to the biceps muscle: the short head and the long head. This may come as a surprise to most people, but both heads of the biceps actually start at the scapula , and end on the forearm.</p><h3><span>Function<br /></span></h3><p>The reason why the origins and insertions of the biceps are impor...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Ronda Rousey's Boyfriendhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/ronda-rousey-s-boyfriend.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/ronda-rousey-s-boyfriend.html<p>It's not easy being a successful woman -- lots of guys would rather date people less successful than them, so you're dealing with fewer candidates than many of your non-successful counterparts. Then you have to weed out the guys who are just after you for your fame and money. And in Ronda Rousey's case, you also have to weed out the guys who are intimidated by the fact that you could totally be...</p>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -050015-Minute High-Protein Meals http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/15-minute-high-protein-meals.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/15-minute-high-protein-meals.htmlThe Food Network &amp; Cooking Channel South Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival presented by FOOD &amp; WINE&nbsp;is a four-day event focusing on &ndash; if you haven&rsquo;t guessed already &ndash; all things food and wine. It&rsquo;s a huge star-studded production with celebrity chefs, impeccable dishes and some of the best spirits from around the world, which will please gourmets from February 19 to 22. <br /><br />If you're lucky enough to check ...Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Sage Kotsenburg Interviewhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/sage-kotsenburg-interview.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/sage-kotsenburg-interview.htmlIt takes a lot of guts to board down a mountain at full speed and take a big air jump in front of millions of people on live TV. It takes even more guts to pull off a 1440 spin while taking said jump. AskMen went to Aspen to check out the X-Games, and find out why these guys and gals do what they do.<br /><br />We spoke to gold medal winner Sage Kotsenburg about what he goes through right before a competit...Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500The Rate Of Erectile Dysfunctionhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/the-rate-of-erectile-dysfunction.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/the-rate-of-erectile-dysfunction.html<p>Recently, the <em>Military Times&nbsp;</em>reported that the United States Department of Defense had spent nearly $300 million on drugs to treat erectile dysfunction since 2011. This is roughly equivalent to the cost of four F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft,<em>&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;and as the <em>Washington Free Beacon</em>&nbsp;noted, equivalent &ldquo;to 80,770 hours, 33 minutes, and 36 seconds of sexual enhancement, assuming that no erection las...</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500P90 Reviewhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/p90-review.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/p90-review.html<em><em>Need something a bit more intense? Check out our review of Insanity Max:30, and read up on our interview with P90 founder Tony Horton.<br /></em></em><p class="p1"><span class="s1">The series began with P90x, but if you were to reorder them now, P90 &ndash; or Power 90 &ndash; is the true starting point. Hey, Star Wars did it too .&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Anyway, P90 is a gateway drug for those who haven&rsquo;t really become gym addicts yet. That means it&rsquo;s perfect for couch potat...</span></p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500NFL Combine 2015http://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/what-is-the-nfl-combine.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/what-is-the-nfl-combine.html<p><span ></span><span >Hundreds of aspiring football players gathered in Indianapolis today for the start of the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine, a place where athletes are assessed and analyzed, weighed, measured, tested and timed both physically and mentally through a series of interviews and workouts. For many, the combine means everything. It&rsquo;s the testing ground where coaches, executives and scout weight a player&rsquo;s po...</span></p>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Putting In The Workhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/putting-in-the-work.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/putting-in-the-work.htmlBefore I started writing this I Googled &ldquo;the most important part of building muscle.&rdquo; Yeah, some good info out there, but it seems a lot of writers wanted to go listicle format: 10 Facts / 8 Essentials / 7 Mistakes &hellip; <br /><br />But which of the 7, 8 or 10 things is <em>most</em> important? What is that one thing that outshines all others? You can read all the books and articles and take all the supplements, but if...Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500LaMarcus Aldridge Interviewhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/lamarcus-aldridge-interview.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/lamarcus-aldridge-interview.htmlLaMarcus Aldridge has been a fighter since birth -- literally. It could have all ended on the day he was born. It turns out that was just one of many challenges he&rsquo;d overcome in life in order to emerge strong as one of the NBA&rsquo;s premier power forwards. <br /><br /> He recently worked with American Express to be a part of their PIVOT campaign, which shows fans a never-before-seen perspective of each player&rsquo;...Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Couple's Fitnesshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/couple-s-fitness.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/couple-s-fitness.html<p>You need to switch up your workout, she wants to try something new. Skip the trip to the movies or cute cooking workshop and try turning your next workout into a couple&rsquo;s venture.</p><p>Acroyoga is a combination of acrobatics, yoga and Thai massage that focuses on balance, core strength and flexibility. But more than anything, it requires trust.&nbsp; Not to mention, any time you require a woman to ask you...</p>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500The Best Workout For Coupleshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/89_fitness_tip.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/89_fitness_tip.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Physique-wise, I want what most guys want.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thicker arms, wider shoulders, a bigger chest, a ripped six pack, and legs that look like tree trunks. I&rsquo;m also confident that the average guy wants that too.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">But like an awful, wannabe pick-up artist, I&rsquo;m going to whisper to you a secret about girls that, actually, everyone <i>already </i>knows:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Women don&rsquo;t want that sh*t.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shocking, right?&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">She doesn&rsquo;t want to...</span></p>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Best Compound Movementshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/best-compound-movements.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/best-compound-movements.htmlI love working at coffee shops, but I hate standing in long lines just to order the damn thing. In Los Angeles , people love getting to the front of the line and sharing their life story while deciding what type of latte they want. <br /><br />Then I went to New York City. <br /><br /><em>Speed! Efficiency! Straightforwardness!</em> It was an Asian parent&rsquo;s paradise. Lines that started out the door moved faster than an earthy ...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -05002015 NBA All-Star Gamehttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/2015-nba-all-star-game.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/2015-nba-all-star-game.htmlThe 64th annual NBA All-Star game will be held in New York City, in the historic Madison Square Garden, and fans have a right to be excited for this mid-season break; the second All-Star game of the Adam Silver era.<br /><br />The first thing to discuss is the voting process itself, which, though always controversial, has generated more drama than usual this year. Fan voting determines the starters but coa...Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Bruce Jenner's Decathlon Olympic Goldhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/bruce-jenner-s-decathlon-olympic-gold.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/fanatic/bruce-jenner-s-decathlon-olympic-gold.html<p><em>This article was originally published here.</em><br /><br />The Summer Olympic Games have only been held once in Canada: Montreal, 1976. Bruce Jenner seized gold in the decathlon.</p><p>Last summer I was part of a running relay team raising money for kid&rsquo;s cancer. Two Canadian Olympians were on my team: a pentathlete and a heptathlete. After the race we were chatting about how&nbsp;I&rsquo;d recently interviewed&nbsp;the &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Fit...</p>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Full-Time Fitness: How To Stay Lean And Healthy All Yearhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/full-time-fitness-how-to-stay-lean-and-healthy-all-year.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/full-time-fitness-how-to-stay-lean-and-healthy-all-year.html<p dir="ltr"><em>For over 20 years, Tyson Beckford has been known as one of the fittest and best-looking men on the planet. An actor, model and television host, he's been included on numerous "best-looking" lists, including being named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by </em>People<em> magazine.</em><br /><br />I&rsquo;ve never had a fitness plan made out for a whole year. I know this sounds clich&eacute; but getting in shape is abo...</p>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Yoga For Athleteshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/yoga-for-athletes.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/yoga-for-athletes.htmlIt is common knowledge now that the health benefits of yoga are both numerous and tremendous. In addition to improving flexibility and mobility throughout the entire body, practicing yoga regularly strengthens your immune system. It reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. Yoga improves your quality of sleep. You will also be better able to control food cravings through regular yoga practice. ...Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Fixing Common Diet Mistakeshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/fixing-common-diet-mistakes.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/fixing-common-diet-mistakes.htmlAs a species, humans have evolved largely through successfully finding the path of least resistance. Physiologically, the human body also operates this way. This is why a marathon runner can cover 20 miles without breaking a sweat, while an NHL player or an NFL defensive lineman would have significant difficulties doing the same thing. The body likes to do what it is good at doing. However, whe...Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Why Arguments Against Vaccination Are Wronghttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/why-arguments-against-vaccination-are-wrong.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/health/why-arguments-against-vaccination-are-wrong.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Earlier this week, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul said in an interview on CNBC that although he generally considers vaccines &ldquo;a good thing,&rdquo; he objects to the idea that the government should have more say than parents in deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. &ldquo;The state doesn&rsquo;t own your children,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;parents own the children.&rdquo;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Leaving his political motiva...</span></p>Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Magic Mike XXL Trailer & Abshttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/magic-mike-xxl-trailer-abs.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/magic-mike-xxl-trailer-abs.htmlOkay, so maybe Channing Tatum gyrating around to Ginuwine's "Pony" in the new trailer for <em>Magic Mike XXL</em> wasn't your absolute favorite part of the day, but there's one thing you've got to admit: dude's got crazy ABS.<br /><br />Dicaprio should be taking tips.<br /><br />I mean, there have been movies about male strippers before , but not one where all the guys basically look like He-Man. There's a reason women loved t...Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Is Eating At Chipotle Actually Healthy?http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/is-chipotle-actually-healthy.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/is-chipotle-actually-healthy.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It doesn&rsquo;t matter how many salads you slap on a menu: a greasy fast food joint is still a greasy fast food joint.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">That&rsquo;s a huge reason why fast-casual restaurants -- like Chipotle, Culver&rsquo;s, Panera, Panda Express, and Qdoba -- have been taking a chunk out of traditional fast-food joints&rsquo; profits as of late. Their strategy involves setting themselves apart from traditional fast food spots. Chipot...</span></p>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500Insanity Max: 30 Reviewhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/insanity-max-30-review.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/insanity-max-30-review.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shaun T and the popular Insanity workout series are back with the next installment, Max:30. With this 60-day program, the goal is to &ldquo;MAX OUT&rdquo; with the challenging 30-minute workouts and push yourself to your limits. If you&rsquo;ve been looking for something that gives you that CrossFit-like push from the comfort of your own home or gym, without the monthly cost involved with CrossFit, then this is ...</span></p>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500